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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.62, 361.04 and 119.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.62, 361.04 and 119.02 is: 178.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.62 : 361.04 = 119.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.62/361.04 = 119.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.62x = 361.04 × 119.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.62x = 42,970.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,970.84/240.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.58

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